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Title:

Exploratory Components and Techniques for Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits

Agreement Number:

979929

Agreement Value:

$180,015.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 1, 2021 - Aug 1, 2024

Description:

This proposal forms part of the Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits for Quantum Interconnects Small Teams, Round 2 (2020) project whose overarching goal is to develop a chip-based platform where entangled photons can be generated and distributed between nodes in a quantum network, using nanowire-based quantum dots fully integrated on a chip manufactured in the silicon nitride material platform. In this part of the project being delivered by Queens’ University, the objective is to develop designs and techniques that will realize the full potential of a fully integrated platform for the generation and manipulation ofquantum light. The project targets two related activities: 1- The design of photonic structures in the silicon nitride material system that harness cavity quantum electrodynamic effects mitigatepotential decoherence mechanisms in semiconductor-based quantum emitters. 2 - The development of device structures and techniques that can be used to study emitter-emitter interactions mediated by the surrounding photonic environment and even exploit them to enhance the single photon source figures of merit.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Kingston, Ontario, CA K7L 3N6

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q2-979929

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107585226

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Queen's University at Kingston

Federal Riding Name:

Kingston and the Islands

Federal Riding Number:

35044

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710